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| - One of the selling points of coming here was all the lobster-related things - duh. On our trip to Toronto, I wanted to make sure that we would hit somewhere with a lobster roll because I'm from the middle of the US, where we're landlocked. So let me break it down for you:
Landlocked = No fresh seafood = Exorbitant prices for anything seafood-related
We ordered the Lobster Poutine, and one of the owners encouraged us to order it with their Lobster Bisque gravy, instead of the regular gravy. I was 50/50 about it, so I let my boyfriend make the final decision. He decided to go for the Lobster Bisque gravy. What they don't tell you when they make the suggestion for it, is that there is actually an up-charge of $3. It's printed on their menu in small print.
I honestly can't tell you if the poutine was better with the lobster bisque gravy. I would assume not, as I found it forgettable. So I say that you should save your $3 and not get the lobster bisque gravy. Other than that, the fries had the perfect texture, and there were plenty of cheese curds to go around.
My boyfriend and I both ordered the cold Lobster Croissant Roll. I don't feel like Lobster Monster is the best place to introduce lobster rolls to someone who has never had one. But alas, I didn't realize that at the time. I found it to be average, and my boyfriend thought the same, which is too bad because it was not a great first experience for him.
The owners were there, and they were extremely nice and were very conversational with the patrons in the restaurant. We came for an early dinner, so there were a lot of older folks in there, and they really enjoyed talking to the male owner. While the service was great, my only gripe is with the small water glasses. Small water glasses should be banned because they get literally nothing accomplished.
Other than that, it was a good experience, though I don't think I would come back. I would likely try to find somewhere else for a lobster roll.
Overall: 3/5
Food: 3/5
Service: 4/5
Atmosphere: 2/5
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